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Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik has been synonymous with Norwegian porcelain tradition since 1885, and no design tradition is more iconic than the blue pattern on white porcelain – traditionally known as "white gold." Ministrå is a natural extension of this legacy: a modern and simplified version of the classic Bogstad Straw Pattern, created for those who desire timeless elegance with a fresher, more contemporary expression.
To understand what Ministrå is, one must know the history behind the original. The Straw pattern is one of the world's oldest porcelain patterns – characterized by a stylized floral decoration inspired by Chinese calligraphy, painted in blue underglaze. The German factory Meissen began producing the pattern as early as around 1740, inspired by the Ming Dynasty's blue-painted porcelain art. In Norway, Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik has supplied the Straw pattern since its very first firing in 1887.
Bogstad Straw pattern – the original from which Ministrå is derived – has been in continuous production since the beginning and is referred to by experts as "the eternity pattern," believed to be one of the world's oldest porcelain patterns. It is this tradition and craftsmanship that Ministrå builds its identity on.
Bogstad Stråmønster is the original and most traditional dinnerware from Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, featuring curved, rococo-inspired shapes and an intricately hand-painted decor that has characterized the series since 1887. Each hand-painted piece bears the painter's initials, so it can be traced back to the artisan who created it.
Ministrå is based on this pattern but simplifies it. The result is dinnerware where the soul of the straw decor is preserved – the blue color against the white porcelain – but where the expression is softer and more subdued. This makes Ministrå a natural choice for those who appreciate Norwegian porcelain heritage but want something that fits into a modern home just as naturally as on a traditionally set table.
Ministrå is made from high-fired feldspar porcelain, the most noble porcelain quality Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik has used since its inception. The material is:
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With roots in one of the world's oldest porcelain patterns and produced by Norway's only porcelain factory, Ministrå is more than just dinnerware – it is a part of Norwegian cultural heritage, in a form adapted to today's table.
